‘Lower Green Deal interest rate to make it more attractive’

The UK Government is being urged to lower the interest rate for the Green Deal to make it more attractive to consumers. The call from the UK Green Building Council (GBC) comes a year after the launch of the Government’s flagship energy efficiency policy which has suffered low take-up. Although more than 100,000 assessments have […]

Is the Green Deal the most cost effective loan?

The Government’s energy efficiency initiative has officially been launched today but some in the industry are questioning if the scheme offers the most cost effective loan. The Green Deal is a way for householders to pay for energy efficient home improvements such as insulation through savings on their energy bills but there have been concerns […]